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How to Migrate From CentOS 8 to RockyLinux 8.4

The end of 2021 is near, which means the EOL (end of life) of CentOS 8 is near too. In this guide, you will learn how to migrate from CentOS 8 to Rocky Linux 8.4 using the migration tool provided by the Rocky Linux project.

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Bq, Makers of the First Ubuntu Phone, Have Gone Bust

Spanish phone company Bq found fame as maker of the first Ubuntu Phone to be sold at retail, but its Android-based business went under, recent filings show.
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Install Java 16 (OpenJDK 16) on Rocky Linux 8

Java is a free, open-source, multipurpose, and high-level object-oriented programming language. In this post, we will show you how to install OpenJDK 16 and Oracle JDK 16 on Rocky Linux 8.

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Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS Released, Available to Download

The third point release of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is available to download, albeit a few weeks later than was originally intended. This newly spun install images contains all of the security patches, bug fixes, and app updates released to Ubuntu 21.04 since …

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20 Commands for Newbies Who’ve Just Switched from Windows to Linux

From my past experience when I was new to Linux, its commands and terminals really scared me. I was worried about the commands, especially as to what extent I have to remember and memorize commands to get myself fully functional with Linux. No doubt online documentation, Linux books, man pages, and user community helped me […]

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EasyWSL Converts Any Linux Docker Image into a WSL Distro

The cybersecurity company Red Code Labs has created an open source tool called easyWSL, which can be used to convert virtually any Docker image of a Linux distro to boot with WSL. Learn more about the new tool here.
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How to Install Gulp.js on CentOS 8

Gulp is a free, open-source, and cross-platform JavaScript toolkit that allows you to automate many development tasks. In this post, we will show you how to install Gulp on CentOS 8.
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6 Must-Have Open Source Tools to Secure Your Linux Server

Over the years, I have come across many blogs that claim Linux is impenetrable by security attackers. While it is true that GNU/Linux operating systems for desktops and servers come with a lot of security checks in place to mitigate attacks, protection is not “enabled by default”. Check out these six must-have open source tools […]

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OpenShot Video Editor Adds ‘Computer Vision and AI’ Video Effects

A new version of OpenShot video editor is available to download. We checkout the new features and video effects, and show you how to install it on Ubuntu.
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Linux Turns 30: ​Linus Torvalds on His “Just a Hobby” Operating System

It’s been 30 years since Finnish graduate student Linus Torvalds drafted a brief note saying he was starting a hobby operating system. The world would never be the same.
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Linuxiac: “Happy 30th Anniversary, Linux! We Love You So Much!”

Our lovely operating system Linux is turning 30 today so we would like to wish a very happy birthday to the Linux we all know and love.
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Educational Distro Escuelas Linux 7.1 Comes with Linux Kernel 5.11, Updated Apps

Escuelas Linux 7.1 comes only one and a half months after the major Escuelas Linux 7.0 release and introduces a newer kernel, Linux 5.11, from the upcoming Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS (Focal Fossa) point release. Of course, Escuelas Linux 7.1 is still derived from Bodhi Linux 6.0 and uses the latest Moksha (version 0.3.3-13) graphical desktop […]

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Happy 30th Birthday, Linux!

Happy birthday, Linux! That’s right, it’s been 30 years since 21-year-old Finnish student Linus Benedict Torvalds made his now-famous announcement on August 25th, 1991 on the comp.os.minix newsgroup, saying that he is working on a free operating system for 386(486) AT clones as a “hobby.” Well, that “hobby” turned into something massive in only 30 […]

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Clonezilla Live 2.7.3 Disk Cloning/Imaging Tool Released with Various Improvements

Coming almost three months after Clonezilla Live 2.7.2, the Clonezilla Live 2.7.3 release is here with an up-to-date package base that was synced with the Debian Sid (Unstable) software repository as of August 17th, 2021, and a newer kernel based on Linux 5.10.46 LTS. Clonezilla Live 2.7.3 is not a major release, but it includes […]

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Clonezilla Live 2.7.3 Released with Major Enhancements and Bug Fixes

Clonezilla enables you to clone disks and partitions, storing resulting images on a backup storage device of your choice. Clonezilla Live 2.7.3 has been released based on Debian Sid. The new version adds support for mounting BitLocker device as image r…

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Connecting a Wireless Adapter to Kali Linux Virtual Machine

In this article, we’ll cover the necessity of WiFi adapters for pen testing, the wireless adapters supported by Kali Linux (based on their chipset), and how to connect a WiFi adapter to a Kali Linux virtual machine (running VirtualBox or VMware)….

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Ubuntu Based CutefishOS 0.4 Download and Test

CutefishOS is a Linux desktop operating system and new-generation Desktop Environment that focuses on simplicity, beauty, and practicality. Cutefish DE’s goal is to provide users with a comfortable interface design, a better user experience, and meet the needs of various scenarios, CutefishOS Ubuntu v0.4 is based on ubuntu 21.04 The distribution now has its own […]

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Maestral Dropbox Client, Find Out How to Install and Use it

The official Dropbox app isn’t liked by all. Many feel that it is too bloated, offering unnecessary functionality or limitations in a package that only seems to increase in size. If you’re looking for alternative to the Dropbox client application, you …

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Gaming Time? Top 3 VR Games Available on Linux

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It’s possible to deep dive into the virtual reality gaming world on your Linux system. Want to explore VR games on Linux? This article takes you through the top 3 VR…

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FreeBSD bhyve, OpenSSL, GEOM & libfetch security fixes released

All supported versions of FreeBSD are affected by various security bugs that need to be applied ASAP. For example, a memory corruption bug exists in the bhyve hypervisor. Another overwrite the stack of ggatec and potentially execute arbitrary code. The…

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